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CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Basic Hints and Tips 50 Backup and General Maintenance 50 Software Diagnostic Tools 51 Answers to Common Problems 53 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 AlienRespawn v2.0 62 Recovery Options 62 Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Basic Hints and Tips 50 Backup and General Maintenance 50 Software Diagnostic Tools 51 Answers to Common Problems 53 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 AlienRespawn v2.0 62 Recovery Options 62 Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS
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... next to activate additional system power savings. Customizing Your Power Settings: Windows Vista® 1. Windows® 7 1. Select a power plan from the options shown. To customize specific settings, click Change plan settings beneath the selected power plan. NOTE: The battery pack should be locked in the battery compartment all the time. 24...
... next to activate additional system power savings. Customizing Your Power Settings: Windows Vista® 1. Windows® 7 1. Select a power plan from the options shown. To customize specific settings, click Change plan settings beneath the selected power plan. NOTE: The battery pack should be locked in the battery compartment all the time. 24...
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NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 41 Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with specific replacement instructions. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for installation instructions of all ...
NOTE: See the Service Manual at www.dell.com or www.alienware.com. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 41 Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with specific replacement instructions. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for installation instructions of all ...
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... the next test, press ; If you are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to reboot your computer. Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. To stop...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the error code(s) and contact Alienware (for more . Press to aid in diagnosing and resolving your issue. • If an error occurs in a specific program, see the program's documentation. The following message is turned on (if applicable). •...
... the next test, press ; If you are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to reboot your computer. Turn on (or restart) your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. To stop...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the error code(s) and contact Alienware (for more . Press to aid in diagnosing and resolving your issue. • If an error occurs in a specific program, see the program's documentation. The following message is turned on (if applicable). •...
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For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS This chapter provides the basic specifications of your computer. CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67
For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS This chapter provides the basic specifications of your computer. CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67
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...Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types two internally-accessible DDR3 SODIMM sockets 2 GB to 8 GB 1067 MHz, 1333 MHz (dual channel configurations) 68 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS Memory Memory configurations possible 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Ports and Connectors IEEE 1394 A Network adapter USB eSATA VGA DisplayPort Audio ...20-pin connector one microphone connector, two stereo headphone/speaker connectors one ExpressCard/54 connector one combo connector Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) -
...Memory Connectors Capacities Memory types two internally-accessible DDR3 SODIMM sockets 2 GB to 8 GB 1067 MHz, 1333 MHz (dual channel configurations) 68 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS Memory Memory configurations possible 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Ports and Connectors IEEE 1394 A Network adapter USB eSATA VGA DisplayPort Audio ...20-pin connector one microphone connector, two stereo headphone/speaker connectors one ExpressCard/54 connector one combo connector Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) -
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.../Output (SDIO) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - Europe; Japan 2.0 megapixel CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 69
.../Output (SDIO) card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - Europe; Japan 2.0 megapixel CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 69
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...-cell battery 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 70 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
...-cell battery 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 70 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
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Processor and System Chipset Processor Intel® Core™ i7 L2 Cache 256 KB L3 Cache up to 1333MHz COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus ...two internally-accessible SODIMM sockets 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB modules 1067 MHz and 1333 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB 04 /04 Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) - Front and Back 377.93 mm (14.88 inches) 308.51...
Processor and System Chipset Processor Intel® Core™ i7 L2 Cache 256 KB L3 Cache up to 1333MHz COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Processor and System Chipset Processor address bus width 32 bits Processor data width 64 bits BIOS EPROM 16 Mbit Graphics bus PCIe x16 bus ...two internally-accessible SODIMM sockets 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB modules 1067 MHz and 1333 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB 04 /04 Computer Model Alienware M15x Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with 6-cell battery (starting at) 48.7 mm (1.92 inches) - Front and Back 377.93 mm (14.88 inches) 308.51...
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H) • Hi Density-SD (SDHD) COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Ports and Connectors IEEE 1394 A Network adapter USB eSATA VGA DisplayPort Audio ExpressCard 8-in-1 Media Card Reader one 4-pin serial connector one RJ45 connector 10/... ExpressCard/54 connector one 26-pin ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) Ricoh R5C833 compliant with standard IEE1394a-2000 specification • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card • Multi Media Card (MMC...
H) • Hi Density-SD (SDHD) COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Ports and Connectors IEEE 1394 A Network adapter USB eSATA VGA DisplayPort Audio ExpressCard 8-in-1 Media Card Reader one 4-pin serial connector one RJ45 connector 10/... ExpressCard/54 connector one 26-pin ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) Ricoh R5C833 compliant with standard IEE1394a-2000 specification • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card • Multi Media Card (MMC...
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... display support Video cards Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) VGA and DisplayPort MXM 3.0 Type B compliant cards with individual power budget of hard drives Type COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 megapixel 320 x 240 - 1600 x 1200 (640 x 480 at 30 fps) 66° SATA slot-load drive Blu-ray Disc™ combo, Blu-ray Disc Writer...
... display support Video cards Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) VGA and DisplayPort MXM 3.0 Type B compliant cards with individual power budget of hard drives Type COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 megapixel 320 x 240 - 1600 x 1200 (640 x 480 at 30 fps) 66° SATA slot-load drive Blu-ray Disc™ combo, Blu-ray Disc Writer...
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For details, see your Mobile Manual 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-inches) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-inches) rectangle COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type and dimensions 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (57 Whr) Depth 53.8 mm (2.12 inches) Height 21.3 mm (0.84 inches...12.6 VDC Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be changed by invoking the AlienFX® application in the Alienware Command Center. colors can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts U.S. and Canada; Japan RGB; Display Type (WLED) Refresh Rate Operating angle Pixel...
For details, see your Mobile Manual 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-inches) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-inches) rectangle COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type and dimensions 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (57 Whr) Depth 53.8 mm (2.12 inches) Height 21.3 mm (0.84 inches...12.6 VDC Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be changed by invoking the AlienFX® application in the Alienware Command Center. colors can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts U.S. and Canada; Japan RGB; Display Type (WLED) Refresh Rate Operating angle Pixel...
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...) 150 W 19.5 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) Temperature range: Operating Storage Connector types: DC connector AC connector COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) 154.7 mm (6.1 inches) 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) 0.52 kg (1.14 lb) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to...
...) 150 W 19.5 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) Temperature range: Operating Storage Connector types: DC connector AC connector COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) 154.7 mm (6.1 inches) 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) 0.52 kg (1.14 lb) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to...
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... 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage 10% to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS 09 /09
... 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Storage 10% to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATIONS 09 /09
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... bottom of the computer. 019 /019 See the specifications in your Mobile Manual or in the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system board. CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can be accessed from Dell or Alienware are supported by your computer. Your computer has two...
... bottom of the computer. 019 /019 See the specifications in your Mobile Manual or in the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system board. CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S) You can be accessed from Dell or Alienware are supported by your computer. Your computer has two...